Are you an OSU student interested in learning mediation skills? The Mediators Beyond Borders chapter at Oregon State University (MBB-OSU) is seeking applications from students who wish to participate in a FREE 32-hour basic mediation training, which will take place from 8am-5pm on April 14, 15, 21 and 22 on the OSU campus. Applications can be found on the MBB blog. Submit your application by email to (mediators@oregonstate.edu) by March 19, 2012 to be considered for this great opportunity.

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is seeking graduate students to serve as GTA Fellows for next year’s New GTA Orientation. The CTL is recruiting 10 motivated and qualified graduate students from a variety of disciplines to serve in this leadership role during the spring, summer, and fall of 2012. International and domestic students are both eligible to apply. GTA Fellows’ primary responsibility will be planning and facilitating the CTL’s annual New GTA Orientation event in September. In doing so, GTA Fellows will be required to attend trainings and the New GTA Orientation September 13 & 14. All GTA Fellows will be compensated $250 upon completing their training and facilitation duties. Beyond the New GTA Orientation event, GTA Fellows will have additional for-credit opportunities to develop and facilitate GTA workshops and to serve as consultants to their fellow teaching assistants in their respective departments. Completed applications must be received by April 1, 2012.

EPA's Green Infrastructure Program recently launched a new website and announces funding opportunities for technical assistance. The new website expands upon the previous website to showcase EPA's research on green infrastructure and to serve as a gateway to the wealth of resources developed by governmental agencies, academia, non-profits, and the private sector. Stakeholders will be able to consult the website for up-to-date information on green infrastructure publications, tools, and opportunities.